Friday, November 7, 2008

Founders

Sr. Mariam Clara of Jesus
She was one of the first two who took final commitment in F.C.C. For about 18 years in different turns she served as Superior. She died on 12th September, 1918. Her mortal remains rests in the Cemetery Chapel in St. Mary's Cathedral, Changanacherry.

Sr. Colletta of Jesus
She had her final commitment in the Carmelite chapel of Changanacherry in 1895 before Bishop Lavinge. She too was the Superior of our convent in Changanacherry. On 6th May, 1900 she went to start a new convent in Kayalpuram, in the parish of Pulincunnu. She died on 24th June, 1930. She was buried in the St. Mary's Cathedral cemetery , Changanacherry.

Sr. Anna of Jesus
She was a 50 years old widow and she found it hard to lead a regular religious life. The Bishop allowed her to leave.

Sr. Agnes of Jesus
She too went with Sr. Colletta to found the new convent in Kayalpuram. She came back in 1902. Though she became a T.B patient, she was very regular with the community exercises and was an edifying example to others. She died on 29th June, 1913 and was buried in the St.Mary's Cathedral cemetery , Changanacherry.

Sr. Margaritta of Jesus
She was only 20yrs when she joined. She lived for about 64 years in the Congregation and did a lot of service to people. She went to start a convent in Kannadyurumpu with the help of Fr. Jose Madappattu. Also she helped in founding the convent in Ernakulam. She was Superior in fifteen convents. She used to say 7 times the Way of the Cross daily. Her deep faith, zeal, devotion and love were remarkable. She died on 2nd Aug., 1951 and as buried in the Cemetery Chapel, St. Mary's Cathedral, Changanacherry.

Sr. Mariam Thresia of Jesus
She had her final commitment on 12th Aug. 1896. She went to start a convent in Maniankunnu in Palai in 1902. She was very loving to the poor and used to go for begging for them. She died on 22nd Nov. 1932.

Sr. Mariam of Jesus
As a junior sister she got some skin disease and was sent home for treatment. After prolonged time treatment she became well and came back. So continued her service in the orphanage in Changanacherry in lay dress: She died on 28th October, 1943. She was buried in religious habit.

Sr. Mariam Magdalena of Jesus
She was the youngest in the group. She made her final commitment on 12th Aug., 1896 at the Carmelite convent Chapel in Changanacherry. She did a lot for the growth of the F.C.C. She had a special devotion to Our Lady and was very obedient and faithful to the community exercises. She was very kind, specially to the orphans. Before death she asked pardon from all her sisters and wished peace and joy to all. She died on22nd January, 1948 and was buried in Cathedral Cemetery Chapel, Changanacherry.

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